Cut each chicken breast in half.
Season both sides of the meat with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Fry bacon strips in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy.
Remove bacon from the pan and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Crumble and set aside.
Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook them in the bacon fat until cooked through and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove cooked chicken breasts from the pan. Keep warm.
Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet.
Once the butter is melted add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release all their moisture and the liquid has cooked off, about 7-8 minutes.
Place cooked chicken breasts on the wire rack.
Top with a generous dollop of the sauce.
Divide cooked mushrooms evenly between chicken breasts.
Divide crumbled bacon evenly between the chicken breasts.
Top each piece of chicken with a mound of shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated 350℉ oven for 15-20 minutes until everything is heated through and cheese is melted, hot and bubbly.